Gary and I were married on December 19, 1970 in Weaverville California. We celebrated our 40th Anniversary by renewing our wedding vows at Safe Harbor Church in Akutan Alaska. We were blessed to have our missionary friends, Jim and Terri Hibbard here to help us with the ceremony and reception.
We walked down the isle to the music of Kenny Rogers singing "Through the Years."
Gary sang the Hymn "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us" which was sung at our wedding by Pastor Paul Richins all those years ago. We are thankful that Jesus has led us because we have needed his tender care.
Friends from the village and Trident came to celebrate with us. My friends Dawn, Terry and Bea helped with the serving.
My little friend Mia came to the party with her mom and dad and her grandma. Our prayer was that God would be glorified in the renewing of our wedding vows and that it would not only be an affirmation between the two of us but a testimony of God's goodness, protection and grace through the years.
Although our children couldn't be with us we included them in our celebration. They are truly the blessings of our marriage and the joy of our lives. We miss you kids.
